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Flock CEO claims anti-surveillance protests are fake, cites Russian bots

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Flock CEO Garrett Langley has claimed that the protests against his company's surveillance technology are not organic, suggesting they are orchestrated by paid actors and Russian bots. These statements were made in leaked audio from a private conference with law enforcement officials. Langley also downplayed his company's role in tracking a woman who had an abortion, which 404 Media had previously reported on. AI

IMPACT Questions the authenticity of public opposition to surveillance technology, potentially impacting public trust and regulatory discussions.

RANK_REASON The article reports on statements made by a CEO regarding public perception and protest movements, rather than a new product release, research finding, or policy change.

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Flock CEO claims anti-surveillance protests are fake, cites Russian bots

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